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Originally Posted by ArtieTheSequal
H just called. He's not feeling well at all, he's had a cough for several weeks that won't go away, well it seems to but then comes back, he tested for covid several times always negative, went to dr who sent him for chest xray which was completely normal, he went on his trip because the day they left he was feeling alright but today he sounds horribly depressed. I really don't know what is going on with him. He thinks it's his heart causing all of this and that
I guess I just needed to talk about this. |
Atrial fibrillation is to do with his heart rhythm being irregular. The cough could have been caused by it, but this would have been seen on the x-ray because of a build up of fluid on the lungs. Which he got the all clear for.
Could be RSV, bronchitis, the flu or the common cold amongst others. It's good he's looking into it.
His attitude could become a self fulfilling prophecy. He becomes convinced that the cough is a sign of something very serious. This expectation creates stress and anxiety. More stress lowers immunity further. Chronic stress takes longer to deal with the infection and it goes around again.
He needs some rest. To stay hydrated. To drink some honey and ginger tea. He could see a pharmacist for over the counter cough products.